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In the Heart of Los Olivos- Luxury Wine Country- on our Vineyard!

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The patio view when the wisteria is in full bloom.
Wine with a view = Vacation
A private bocce ball and 4 cbikes-- what fun!
Bocce anyone?
Seating for four, family room, and kitchen all in one room.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Solvang, CA
  • Popular LocationSaarloos and Sons Winery19 min walk
  • Popular LocationButtonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard7 min drive
  • Popular LocationChumash Casino9 min drive
  • AirportSanta Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs Bedroom with amazing view

Upstairs Loft Room w/incredible view

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

In the Heart of Los Olivos- Luxury Wine Country- on our Vineyard!

Wine Country living at its best! Comfortable elegance awaits.

We enjoy our wine country life and would like to share it with you! Our two-bedroom, two-bath cottage sits in front of our CCOF-certified organic Syrah vines with its own private bocce ball court! Enjoy the setting of our vineyard and farm right out the french doors or from the upstairs deck. A short stroll – or ride on our complimentary cruisers – will take you to the heart of the historic charming town of Los Olivos where you can enjoy over 30 tasting rooms, shops, and restaurants. Our Bernat Winery Retreat is on our private property but in a private location from the main house. Luxurious bedding with down comforters and pillows, bathrobes, and locally crafted bath products made from grapeseeds from our vineyard, are just a few of the amenities you will find at the Winery and Vineyard Retreats at Bernat. For those who decide to make a meal at home during their stay, we welcome them to harvest lettuce and herbs from our 3-acre organic farm, also on the property. If you picture yourself coming home to a comfortable well-appointed wine country cottage after a fun day of touring Santa Barbara wine country, playing a game of bocce ball while watching the sunset over the vineyard and oak-studded hills enjoying a salad you just harvested, then you'll love the Bernat Winery Retreat!

Please note: We have Wednesdays blocked out for regular mid-week cleanings. If you would like to stay longer than a week, we can unblock the Wednesdays to accommodate a longer stay. Send me an inquiry and let me know your preferred dates.

You don't have to purchase a ticket to Italy to experience wine country living at its best!

Los Olivos and Surrounding Area: The 20+ tasting rooms, galleries, and restaurants, of our quaint little town, are a 10-minute walk (20-minute stroll) or a short bike ride away. We also offer complimentary cruisers. Our kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, there is a little market down the street (a 5-minute stroll). But with the world-class dining available in our area you might not want to boil water.
The Santa Ynez Valley comprises the Danish town of Solvang, the western-themed town of Santa Ynez, Ballard, Buellton, and Los Olivos. Aside from tasting the many vintages of the Santa Barbara County wines the valley offers; biking, horseback riding (in fact, if you have a horse and want to bring them, we have room for two), hiking, fishing, live theatre, movie theatre, shopping, festivals, surfing and much more. Santa Barbara is a 40-minute drive and the beach is only 30 minutes.
If you only stay two nights, you'll wish you have stayed more!

Property manager

Shawnda Marmorstein
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Los Olivos

Located in Los Olivos, this cottage is in the city center. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House and Hans Christian Andersen Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Saarloos and Sons Winery and Refugio Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room. Global Gardens and Apple Lane Solvang are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Solvang, CA

What's nearby

  • Saarloos and Sons Winery - 19 min walk
  • Roblar Winery - 2 min drive
  • Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard - 7 min drive
  • Chumash Casino - 9 min drive
  • Old Mission Santa Ines - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Tavern - 3 min drive
  • Pony Espresso - 9 min drive
  • S.Y. Kitchen - 9 min drive
  • Santa Ynez Billiards & Cafe - 9 min drive
  • Bob's Well Bread At The Ballard Store - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robert h., Laguna Niguel, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Wonderful
We had a wonderful weekend and even though it rained, everything was amazing. Adorable little cottage in the vineyard and the host made it so special with all the extra touches. We will definitely be back and wouldn’t stay anywhere else!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonder Stay in Wine Country
What a wonderful rental if you want to be close to everything in Santa Barbara wine country but also feel as though you on a secluded vineyard away from the action. The rental was perfectly described and had all the amenities we expected. You are within walking distance from Los Olivos and a quick drive to anywhere in the valley. The hosts were fantastic communicators and helped us with recommendations which were fantastic. We look forward to our next stay at the farm!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat with stunning views
Relaxing experience, a short bike ride from Los Olivos. The views are absolutely stunning and the farm provides fresh veggies for any meals you decide to make there. Love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful experience at this beautiful property in Los Olivos. The owners were very responsive and easy to work with. The beds were comfortable, the house had everything we needed, and there were many special touches like a cheese plate, restaurant gift card, crackers and wine at the house upon arrival. The bikes were a fun way to get to town, which is a short ways away. The property is beautiful, and we enjoyed sitting on the front patio looking over the grapes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little slice of heaven
My husband and I wanted to show my parent’s Santa Ynez Valley while they were visiting from out of town and Sam and Shawnda’s home was the best setting for the weekend. The property is surrounded by a huge gardens that were beautiful to walk through and a horse farm that made you feel even more connected with nature. Beautiful views from the patio were the perfect back drops to our morning coffee and breakfast and afternoon games of rummy. Check in was so easy and they had fresh snacks and wine ready for our arrival. The house is so charming and the perfect place the call home for the weekend. We will back. Hopefully sooner than later! Thank you Sam and Shawnda!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shawnda Marmorstein

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Leaving the hustle and bustle of city life behind us, we have been savoring our wine country living since 1995. We enjoy welcoming others to enjoy our peaceful surroundings and charming town. We also own the well respected Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe. Food, wine, family, and friends are our passion and joy.

Why they chose this property

Sunny days and cool nights grace us almost year-round. The joy of owning a vineyard and farm far surpasses all the hard work involved and sharing this slice of heaven with guests makes it all worthwhile.

What makes this property unique

This property has its own private bocce ball court for hours of fun and entertainment. Perfect for two couples or a romantic getaway. The views from the upstairs balcony will make you feel like you are among the Tuscan farms and vineyards of Italy.

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